Singer Noraniza Idris on a mission to save Irama Malaysia from fading among youth

Malaysia’s Queen of Rhythms is set to stage the Qalam Noraniza Idris concert at Panggung Bangsawan in Melaka from Sept 27 to 29. Photo: Handout

Noraniza Idris has been in the music industry for 40 years now.

And, for almost 30 years out of that time, she has been exploring the Irama Malaysia genre, earning her the nickname Ratu Irama Malaysia.